Strategic Supply Chain Lead — Optimize Ops & Procurement

EAE Solutions BV; Oosterhout; Remote; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flex hours

Laptop issued

Mobile phone

International environment

Pension scheme

Travel allowance

Bicycle leasing

Company lunch

Coffee breaks

Personal development

25 days leave

Job summary

EAE Solutions BV is hiring for a senior Supply Chain & Procurement professional to optimize supply chain processes, manage supplier relationships, and drive efficiency across procurement, warehousing, and logistics. You will lead improvement projects and professionalize the SCM function in an international environment.

Key focus areas include developing strategies, optimizing operations, and aligning demand, capacity, and inventory with procurement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management
• Proven experience in strategic procurement and project management
• Fluent in Dutch and English; German is a plus
• Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills
• Experience with ERP systems, WMS, and process improvement methodologies

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a future‑proof supply chain strategy aligned with the organization’s objectives
• Optimize the end-to-end flow of goods, from procurement through to delivery
• Manage relationships with strategic suppliers and negotiate contracts and framework agreements
• Identify cost‑saving opportunities and areas for improvement across the supply chain
• Conduct market research, supplier analyses, and risk assessments
• Define, monitor, and report on KPIs related to supply chain and supplier performance
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to effectively align demand, capacity, inventory management, and procurement
• Lead supplier selection, evaluation, and performance management processes
• Identify supply chain risks and develop appropriate mitigation measures
• Lead and manage improvement projects across the warehouse and supply chain organization
• Design and implement process optimization and automation initiatives
• Drive operational excellence through continuous improvement methodologies
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams to deliver project objectives on time and within budget
• Analyze existing processes and workflows to identify and implement efficiency improvements
• Optimize inventory management, material flows, and logistics processes
• Implement best practices and innovative solutions to improve overall supply chain performance
• Report project results, KPIs, and progress to senior management
• Actively contribute to the further professionalization and growth of the SCM organization

Skills

Dutch fluency

English fluency

Strong analytical skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business / Supply Chain / Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

WMS

Job description

EAE Solutions BV is hiring for a senior Supply Chain & Procurement professional to optimize supply chain processes, manage supplier relationships, and drive efficiency across procurement, warehousing, and logistics. You will lead improvement projects and professionalize the SCM function in an international environment.

Key focus areas include developing strategies, optimizing operations, and aligning demand, capacity, and inventory with procurement.